Hastings Pier - Under Threat
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 18:25
I don't know whether many people have heard, but it looks like, according to the local Kent TV media, that Hastings Council have all but closed its famous pier. Apparently they have had structural engineers inspecting its under supports which they have deemed unsafe.
Strange how it's at the start of the summer season here too (previously they have put up signage underneath the pier structure warning the public to refrain from walking, or standing/sitting underneath the pier structure on the beach).
Apparently there's now a "Save the Pier" Campaign to join Dreamland's. What a summer it's shaping up to be. Local pier traders are challenging the council's decision here, and I believe the magistrates have adjourned their case until early August now. As one female trader said though, she had just kitted out her shop with large stocks for the upcoming season and she'd be ruined if they can't trade soon.
Martin
Strange how it's at the start of the summer season here too (previously they have put up signage underneath the pier structure warning the public to refrain from walking, or standing/sitting underneath the pier structure on the beach).
Apparently there's now a "Save the Pier" Campaign to join Dreamland's. What a summer it's shaping up to be. Local pier traders are challenging the council's decision here, and I believe the magistrates have adjourned their case until early August now. As one female trader said though, she had just kitted out her shop with large stocks for the upcoming season and she'd be ruined if they can't trade soon.
Martin